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Callum McGregor

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by greengrocer, Jul 5, 2014.

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  1. HTG "I have an uncle who does Yoga"

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    It's an issue that's somehow plagued multiple managers now.

    Lennon, Ange and now Rodgers have all seemingly thought we don't need a powerful CDM to compete in Europe, I don't get it.
     
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  2. James Gold Member Gold Member

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    That is literally what he is. He is the sitter with O'Riley and Hatate ahead of him. I find it hard to blame him cos he's clearly not suited to that role in Europe but for some reason we seem to keep going with it
     
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  3. Officer Doofy Come to me, human man Gold Member

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    What about him screams CDM? It’s baffling.

    His game is receiving the ball under pressure, keeping the ball ticking over and playing the odd progressive pass to cut a team open.

    He’s not a physical, tough tackling and defensively minded player. So why is he not playing as one of the more advanced midfielders? Or at least alongside a proper CDM in a 2.
     
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    Didn't think he was all that bad, few nice bits few poor bits. Guessing it's the usual 'he's never a DM, lost a yard of pace' patter aye?
     
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  5. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    I don't think it's even this season tbh mate. It's been evident foe a few years.

    Having him as what is in theory, our protection in front of the defence, is suicide. And I'm a massive fan of his. We aren't good enough to get away with it.
     
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  6. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator

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    He’s a centre mid, he’s not Victor Wanyama. Is the crux of my point, which I think/hope you get.
     
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  7. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Think he looked slow and passing was poor...its very evident the midfield is an issue in Europe for us. Defence gets zero protection. Nothing to do with his pace.
     
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  8. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator

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    At Ibrox and tonight him and MOR were the ‘double pivot’ with Hatate ahead. He’s not a holding midfielder and never will be. He’s at his best with good players beside him, he’s a quality footballer and leader and he’s miles down the list of issues.
     
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  9. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    We need a DM for Europe.. a DM for Europe... a DM for Europe...
     
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  10. Officer Doofy Come to me, human man Gold Member

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    Exactly. He’s a centre mid.

    But for some reason he keeps being played as a defensive mid. Call it “hipster” all you want but we play with a 6 and two 8s - or a CDM and two more advanced CM. He is played as the CDM and has been since Brown left.
     
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    You've literally picked on the issue.

    He's a natural centre mid, why is he being tasked with offering our defense protection.
     
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    I know this is after the fact because I was happy with the team when it was announced but in hindsight I think we should go with 2 sitting midfielders away in Europe, iwata would be my choice to play with cal but he doesn't seem to be rated by Ange or brendan much.
     
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    One of the poorest performances I’ve seen from him in a Celtic shirt.
     
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  14. Officer Doofy Come to me, human man Gold Member

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    Playing a double pivot with McGregor and O’Riley is even worse. Neither are defensive players at all.
     
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    That's not exactly how we set up now though, he gets more support in there and the defensive duties are shared a bit more across the three midfielders.

    I think if Hatate was on it tonight we would have looked good in the middle of the park. Few nice wee moves broke down with him.
     
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    And mcgregor has played deep for at least 2 of those managers consistently. He's a great player but it's clearly a common theme...playing him there, certainly without any assistance, isn't working.

    It's not against the law to state it.
     
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    Hasn’t been the case twice in recent weeks, namely the 2 hardest/biggest games.
     
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    I disagree with that, O'Riley is excellent defensively. Won possession back a lot tonight.
     
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    It's the year 2056....
     
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    He wasn't very good tonight whether you eat cereal in restaurants, or not.
     
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